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Testosterone improves sex for older women

Jill Margo
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Testosterone may significantly improve sexual desire, function, responsiveness and pleasure in post-menopausal women, according to a new high-level review that involved almost 8500 women.

Although known as a male hormone, testosterone is essential for women and the review shows it may also reduce their concerns and their distress about sex.

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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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